Georgia Retailers Inc is located in Tallahassee, FL. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Retailers Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Georgia Retailers Inc generated $240.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $207.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.3%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE ON LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES, BY COMMUNICATING THE IMPACT RETAILING HAS ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN GEORGIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REPRESENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS BEFORE THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGHOUT GEORGIA. THE GEORGIA RETAILERS, INC. ADVOCATES ON MEASURES THAT ADVANCE AND PRESERVE THE FAVORABLE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FOR GEORGIA'S RETAIL INDUSTRY, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY DEFENDING THE INDUSTRY FROM LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ACTIONS THAT WOULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE ABILITY OF THE RETAIL SECTOR TO THRIVE IN GEORGIA. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION MONITORS LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETING AGENDAS FOR ORDINANCES THAT MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON RETAILERS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS MAJOR MUNICIPALITIES IN GEORGIA.
CONDUCT AN ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME AND LOSS PREVENTION CONFERENCE. GEORGIA RETAILERS ORGANIZED CRIME CONFERENCE (GROC) IS A FULL-DAY EDUCATIONAL EVENT WITH MULTIPLE SESSIONS INCLUDING GUEST SPEAKERS ON CURRENT TOPICS IN THE RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION SPACE. THE CONFERENCE ALSO FEATURES A TRADE SHOW WHERE LOSS PREVENTION VENDORS SHOWCASE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO HELP RETAILERS PREVENT CRIME WITHIN THEIR BUSINESS. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER RETAILERS AND IS ATTENDED BY RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS AS WELL AS LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WHO WORK RETAIL THEFT AND ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME CASES, ALLOWING THEM TO NETWORK AND BETTER COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER TO REDUCE CRIME IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH GEORGIA. THIS EVENT PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR LOSS PREVENTION PARTICIPANTS.
PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS AT ASSOCIATION EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SUCH AS THE ANNUAL GROC LOSS PREVENTION CONFERENCE AS WELL AS TWO BOARD MEETINGS. INDUSTRY LEADERS AS WELL AS EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, AND REGULATORY LEADERS ARE OFTEN SOUGHT AS GUESTS AT SUCH EVENTS TO ALLOW ASSOCIATION MEMBERS THE CHANCE TO INTERACT AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE IN BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT.
PROVIDE MONEY SAVING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO BUSINESSES IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA TO HELP BOOST PROFITS AND DECREASE EXPENSES. CURRENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO MERCHANT PAYMENT PROCESSING, ACCESS TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND OTHER BUSINESS INSURANCE PRODUCTS, DISCOUNTED OVERNIGHT AND FREIGHT SHIPPING, AND OFFICE PRODUCTS AND OFFICE SUPPLY DISCOUNTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Culligan Thomas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Wilkins Glen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Kennedy Heather Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Cagle Molly Director (3 Months) | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Sinewitz Lary Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Hester Tracey Director (10 Months) | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $240,689 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $240,689 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $150,996 |
Fees for services: Legal | $110 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,881 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,398 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,190 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,052 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9 |
Insurance | $2,189 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $207,825 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $63,026 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,846 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $521 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $68,393 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,083 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,083 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,186 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,124 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $68,393 |
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